Tully

Tully is a small town about 140 kilometres (or about two hours' drive) south of Cairns and has the reputation of being one of the wettest towns in Australia. With all that rain, the nearby Tully River is one of the best places in Australia to go white water rafting. The Tully River has excellent rapids that range Grade Three to the more challenging Grade Four.

Tully is also one of Queensland's largest sugar cane and banana producers and is very popular with the backpacker market who work seasonally on the farms. And don't forget to stop by for a photo of the 7.9 metre tall 'Golden Gumboot'!

Dare to be spoiled at Kurrimine Beach Holiday Park just 70 metres from beautiful Kurrimine Beach, an unspoilt tropical retreat - North Queensland's best kept secret!
With King Reef just offshore, there is great fishing to try, fossicking or just relaxing around their huge pool watching the kids enjoy themselves with their fun pool toys. Or they can try out the jumping pillow, the playground or the giant chess or checkers sets. The camp kitchen has a giant television screen and their gym and games room contribute to a great holiday experience.
Enjoy nearby attractions like Paronella Park, Dunk Island, Canecutter Way, Murdering Point Winery, and numerous waterfalls and national parks. A great place to base yourself to explore the beautiful Cassowary Coast area.
Wireless internet, bait, ice and a small shop with supplies are available.
Kurrimine Beach Holiday Park is a Top Tourist Park.

Sealords Bed and Breakfast is a gracious and utterly relaxing place. This stately retreat, built from glowing ironbark and bluegum, offers high vaulted ceilings, polished timber floors and spacious living areas and charming themed bedrooms with queen or king beds. Each room has its own entrance, verandah and ensuites / spa. A self-contained private cabin is also available.
Children are welcome and the property is wheelchair friendly. Relax by the saltwater pool and enjoy delicious breakfasts on the shady verandahs overlooking tropical gardens and rainforest or the Coral Sea. Ideally positioned metres from the beach and jetty and rainforest walking.

Sshh… a resort disguised as a hostel. Absolute Backpackers Mission Beach hostel is set on an acre of lush, tropical gardens, offering a clean, safe and friendly environment with completely renovated dormitory and twin rooms, sparkling bathrooms, air-conditioning and a fully equipped 24-hour kitchen.
At Absolute Backpackers helping you relax and have fun is their priority! Chill out by the pool or soak up the friendly atmosphere while having a few drinks on the lawn. It’s your call. They’ve even created chill-out zones throughout the hostel, each with their own music and vibe. So no matter what your mood there’s always somewhere that’s right for you.
Absolute Backpackers is just a few minutes’ walk from Queensland’s best beach, shops and pub. Enjoy free weekly barbecues, pool and spa, movie and games nights, beach football matches and many more fun activities. Their friendly staff can’t wait to let you in on the local area and its secrets.

Sanctuary Retreat is an affordable accredited eco-tourism rainforest sanctuary, Eco-lodge and Yoga Retreat at Mission Beach, North Queensland, half way between Townsville and Cairns.
Set on over 50 acres of lush tropical rainforest overlooking the Coral Sea, Sanctuary is as much a refuge for travellers as it is for wildlife. Designed to minimally impact on the outstanding natural values of the environment, Sanctuary offers guests an intimate, yet comfortable rainforest experience in a unique setting.
Sitting high on a hill to catch the cooling breezes and views across the forest to the Coral Sea beyond, the Sanctuary Long House Restaurant and Bar captures the essence of the tropics. Polished hardwood floors, high ceilings with fans lazily shifting the balmy air and a large balcony situated perfectly to watch the sunrise heralded by a dawn chorus or a full moon appear out of the sea at sunset.
Accommodation is in either secluded forest huts or deluxe canopy cabins nestled under the rainforest canopy. Sanctuary offers guests a unique insight into the ecology of a tropical rainforest along with the knowledge that by staying at Sanctuary, they are contributing to the conservation of plants and animals found nowhere else on earth.

Castaways Resort and Spa Mission Beach is your absolute beachfront escape in the tropics. Idyllically bound by the Great Barrier Reef and World Heritage Wet Tropics Rainforest, Castaways is the perfect destination for couples, families with children and groups of friends.
Mission Beach remains one of the yet to be discovered jewels of the Tropical North. A tropical playground located just 90 minutes south of Cairns; Mission Beach boasts more activities than any other destination in the North with over twenty nearby islands, white water rafting, reef trips and beach landing sky dives just to name a few. Mission Beach is actually the closest land way point to the Great Barrier Reef. Giving you more time snorkeling and less time on a transfer.
For the ideal beach holiday, Castaways Resort and Spa is flawlessly positioned on coconut lined lawns just twenty metres from the white sands of Mission Beach and the sparkling waters of Coral Sea. The resort features a day- spa, conference and wedding facilities, restaurant and cocktail bar and accommodation all boasting expansive views to Dunk Island and the Coral Sea.

Licuala Lodge is set in 2.5 acres of world heritage rainforest, just 1.5 kilometres from the beach. Guest accommodation is separate to the main house, full ensuite and has a veranda overlooking the lush tropical gardens. There is a magnificent waterfall swimming pool open for your enjoyment day and night.
A wonderful breakfast is served on the upper veranda of the main house. There is a large guest lounge with television, DVD player, library, games, book swap, tour desk. The lounge has cooking facilities, and a barbecue is located just outside the lounge.
If you want peace and tranquillity, then they can be found here - no traffic noise, no aircraft noise - bliss! Of course, wireless Internet is available. All your laundry needs can be met, and children aged 10 to 17 are welcome. The Lodge is not suitable for children under the age of 10.
Mission Beach also offers plenty of activities for the more energetic. Scuba diving, skydiving, white-water rafting and sea kayaking are all on offer. Also fishing, golf, cycling and excellent rainforest walks.

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